Tainted Rampart convictions rise in LA review
More than 80 convictions have been tossed with six more dismissed as the Los Angeles Rampart corruption probe expands. Judge Larry Fidler noted the harm of imprisoning innocent people while city officials review 234 cases as officers allegedly falsified reports beat and framed suspects. Russell Newman, who served seven years of a 12 year cocaine sentence, was among those overturned after discredited ex-officer Rafael Perez testified.
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House panel extends Internet tax ban
A House committee unexpectedly approved a five year extension of the moratorium on new Internet taxes. Republicans push forward the measure as full House approval looms, while retailers and tax authorities oppose it amid projected $8 billion annual revenue losses by 2004 per Forrester Research.
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Forrester Research
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Mass
Gun-control politics roils campaign ads and claims
A videotape linking Bush to the NRA spurs Gore to claim the rival would be a puppet of gun lobbyists. Bush distances from the NRA, saying he would decide White House policy himself. The Handgun Control ad features NRA officials touting influence and threatens a future court and policy alignment.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
National Rifle Assa
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Handgun Control Inc
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Kayne Robinson
Gore
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Charlton Heston
Texas
Toyota Honda top quality in JD Power survey
Toyota and Honda again lead the JD Power quality study for 1999 with Acura and Lexus ranking first and second. American brands lag, Kia sits last, and the industry average is 1.58 problems per new vehicle. Ford shows decline while DaimlerChrysler brands perform well in their categories.
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Plymouth
Dodge
Top cars listed in J.D. Power survey
Top models span multiple classes with brands including Toyota Plymouth Acura Lexus Porsche Mazda and Honda. Key entries feature Corolla entry midsize Breeze premium midsize Avalon sporty Integra entry luxury ES 300 premium luxury LS 400 sports and LX 470 compact SUV Sienna Land Cruiser and Tundra pickup.
White House counsels deny e mail cover up
Former White House counsel Charles Ruff acknowledged he failed to pursue an e mail breakdown vigorously enough to ensure compliance with subpoenas but denied any cover up. He cited possible technological ignorance and said a quick check showed Lewinsky emails had been supplied in paper form. A June 18 1998 study found over 246 000 electronic messages not captured by the automated system. Ruff stated staff did not conceal delay or alter document production.
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